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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 623.12 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 623.12 and 209.87 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 623.12 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/623.12 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 623.12 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 130,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,775.30/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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