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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.28 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.28 and 368.85 is: 552.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.28 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.28 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.28 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 229,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,157.28/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.97

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