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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 619.97 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 619.97 and 230.68 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 619.97 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/619.97 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 619.97 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 143,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,011.98/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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