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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 621.00 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 621.00 and 170.55 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 621.00 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/621.00 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 621.00 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 105,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,910.70/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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