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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 623.52 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 623.52 and 220.62 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 623.52 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/623.52 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 623.52 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 137,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,560.98/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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