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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.41 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.41 and 399.54 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.41 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.41 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.41 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 248,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677.69/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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