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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.23 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.23 and 356.60 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.23 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.23 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.23 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 221,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,528.40/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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