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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 622.58 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 622.58 and 397.28 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 622.58 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/622.58 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 622.58 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 247,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333.48/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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