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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 621.81 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 621.81 and 232.02 is: 347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 621.81 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/621.81 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 621.81 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 144,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272.36/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.80

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