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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 621.66 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 621.66 and 232.16 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 621.66 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/621.66 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 621.66 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 144,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,324.59/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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