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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 622.54 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 622.54 and 366.56 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 622.54 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/622.54 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 622.54 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 228,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,199.38/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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