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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.62 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.62 and 209.70 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.62 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.62 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.62 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 130,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,563.41/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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