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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.30 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.30 and 270.04 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.30 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.30 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.30 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 167,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,775.85/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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