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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 622.20 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 622.20 and 284.70 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 622.20 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/622.20 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 622.20 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 177,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,140.34/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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