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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 623.04 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 623.04 and 294.27 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 623.04 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/623.04 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 623.04 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 183,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,341.98/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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