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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.76 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.76 and 317.12 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.76 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.76 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.76 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 197,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,484.95/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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