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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 621.69 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 621.69 and 368.83 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 621.69 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/621.69 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 621.69 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 229,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,297.92/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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