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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.21, 621.65 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.21, 621.65 and 269.12 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.21 : 621.65 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.21/621.65 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.21x = 621.65 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.21x = 167,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,298.45/415.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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