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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 621.08 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 621.08 and 373.36 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 621.08 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/621.08 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 621.08 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 231,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,886.43/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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