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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 623.06 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 623.06 and 312.68 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 623.06 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/623.06 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 623.06 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 194,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,813.72/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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