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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.03, 936.78 and 413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.03, 936.78 and 413.35 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.03 : 936.78 = 413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.03/936.78 = 413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.03x = 936.78 × 413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.03x = 387,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,218.01/679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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