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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 692.28 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 692.28 and 413.64 is: 620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 692.28 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/692.28 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 692.28 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 286,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,354.70/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.94

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