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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.97, 622.15 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.97, 622.15 and 209.79 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.97 : 622.15 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.97/622.15 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.97x = 622.15 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.97x = 130,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,520.32/414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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