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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 622.65 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 622.65 and 277.70 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 622.65 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/622.65 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 622.65 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 172,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.91/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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