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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 622.35 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 622.35 and 232.55 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 622.35 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/622.35 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 622.35 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 144,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,727.49/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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