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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.31 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.31 and 297.81 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.31 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.31 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.31 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 185,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,329.33/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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