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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.19 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.19 and 357.89 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.19 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.19 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.19 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 222,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,673.36/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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