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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 999.27 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 999.27 and 413.50 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 999.27 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/999.27 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 999.27 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 413,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,198.15/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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