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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 620.83 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 620.83 and 306.97 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 620.83 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/620.83 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 620.83 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 190,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,576.19/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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