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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 622.36 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 622.36 and 357.35 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 622.36 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/622.36 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 622.36 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 222,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,396.34/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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