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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620, 855.60 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620, 855.60 and 413 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 855.60 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/855.60 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 855.60 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 353,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,362.80/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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