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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 620.02 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 620.02 and 231.24 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 620.02 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/620.02 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 620.02 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 143,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,373.42/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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