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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 622.68 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 622.68 and 209.55 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 622.68 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/622.68 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 622.68 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 130,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,480.51/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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