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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 622.04 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 622.04 and 359.78 is: 539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 622.04 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/622.04 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 622.04 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 223,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,792.64/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.83

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