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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 622.66 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 622.66 and 252.76 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 622.66 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/622.66 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 622.66 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 157,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,383.54/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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