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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 622.16 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 622.16 and 261.09 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 622.16 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/622.16 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 622.16 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 162,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,439.75/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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