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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 619.79 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 619.79 and 251.22 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 619.79 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/619.79 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 619.79 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 155,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,704.71/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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