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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 620.64 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 620.64 and 208.44 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 620.64 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/620.64 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 620.64 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 129,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,366.20/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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