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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 621.15 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 621.15 and 292.53 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 621.15 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/621.15 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 621.15 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 181,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,705.01/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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