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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.64 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.64 and 231.30 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.64 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.64 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.64 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 143,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,554.03/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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