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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.85, 622.32 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.85, 622.32 and 312.34 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.85 : 622.32 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.85/622.32 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.85x = 622.32 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.85x = 194,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,375.43/414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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