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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 620.85 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 620.85 and 346.68 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 620.85 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/620.85 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 620.85 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 215,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,236.28/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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