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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.79, 620.05 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.79, 620.05 and 230.92 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.79 : 620.05 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.79/620.05 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.79x = 620.05 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.79x = 143,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,181.95/413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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