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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 620.82 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 620.82 and 231.54 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 620.82 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/620.82 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 620.82 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 143,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,744.66/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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