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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.83 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.83 and 342.88 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.83 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.83 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.83 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 213,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,555.95/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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