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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.90, 622.06 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.90, 622.06 and 277.75 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.90 : 622.06 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.90/622.06 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.90x = 622.06 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.90x = 172,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,777.17/413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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