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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 619.92 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 619.92 and 385.38 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 619.92 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/619.92 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 619.92 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 238,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,904.77/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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