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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.64 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.64 and 413.32 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.64 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.64 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.64 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 262,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,722.72/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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