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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 639.60 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 639.60 and 413.28 is: 620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 639.60 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/639.60 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 639.60 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 264,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,333.89/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.85

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