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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.00, 621.95 and 299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.00, 621.95 and 299.83 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.00 : 621.95 = 299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.00/621.95 = 299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.00x = 621.95 × 299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.00x = 186,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,478.16/415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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