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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 623.40 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 623.40 and 319.80 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 623.40 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/623.40 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 623.40 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 199,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,363.32/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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