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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 621.42 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 621.42 and 312.36 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 621.42 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/621.42 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 621.42 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 194,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,106.75/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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