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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 736.90 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 736.90 and 413.58 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 736.90 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/736.90 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 736.90 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 304,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,767.10/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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