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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 619.79 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 619.79 and 306.09 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 619.79 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/619.79 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 619.79 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 189,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,709.99/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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