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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.25, 622.87 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.25, 622.87 and 324.02 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.25 : 622.87 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.25/622.87 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.25x = 622.87 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.25x = 201,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,824.30/415.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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