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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 622.18 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 622.18 and 305.44 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 622.18 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/622.18 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 622.18 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 190,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,038.66/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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