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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 622.08 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 622.08 and 342.72 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 622.08 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/622.08 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 622.08 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 213,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,199.26/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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