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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 622.94 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 622.94 and 237.31 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 622.94 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/622.94 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 622.94 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 147,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,828.90/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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