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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 622.04 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 622.04 and 270.32 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 622.04 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/622.04 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 622.04 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 168,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,149.85/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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