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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.76 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.76 and 311.84 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.76 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.76 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.76 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 193,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,889.64/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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