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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 623.00 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 623.00 and 209.79 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 623.00 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/623.00 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 623.00 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 130,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,700.65/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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