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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 622.20 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 622.20 and 299.88 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 622.20 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/622.20 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 622.20 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 186,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,585.34/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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