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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 622.27 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 622.27 and 209.44 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 622.27 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/622.27 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 622.27 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 130,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328.23/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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