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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 620.04 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 620.04 and 276.90 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 620.04 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/620.04 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 620.04 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 171,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,689.72/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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