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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 619.73 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 619.73 and 240.39 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 619.73 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/619.73 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 619.73 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 148,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,975.69/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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