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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.71 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.71 and 209.44 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.71 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.71 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.71 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 130,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,210.94/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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