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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.93, 620.88 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.93, 620.88 and 251.27 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.93 : 620.88 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.93/620.88 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.93x = 620.88 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.93x = 156,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,007.26/413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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