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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 621.09 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 621.09 and 276.54 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 621.09 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/621.09 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 621.09 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 171,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.23/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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