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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 621.17 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 621.17 and 337.71 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 621.17 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/621.17 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 621.17 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 209,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,772.21/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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