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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 622.17 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 622.17 and 209.73 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 622.17 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/622.17 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 622.17 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 130,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,487.71/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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