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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 622.07 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 622.07 and 284.69 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 622.07 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/622.07 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 622.07 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 177,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,097.24/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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