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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 623.21 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 623.21 and 318.06 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 623.21 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/623.21 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 623.21 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 198,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,216.58/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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