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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 620.43 and 383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 620.43 and 383.65 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 620.43 = 383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/620.43 = 383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 620.43 × 383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 238,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,024.98/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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