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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 620.79 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 620.79 and 341.58 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 620.79 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/620.79 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 620.79 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 212,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,049.45/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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