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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 622.65 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 622.65 and 209.64 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 622.65 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/622.65 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 622.65 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 130,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,532.35/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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