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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.36 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.36 and 291.70 is: 437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.36 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.36 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.36 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 180,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,959.01/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.07

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