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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 620.08 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 620.08 and 230.99 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 620.08 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/620.08 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 620.08 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 143,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228.60/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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