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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 622.85 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 622.85 and 312.54 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 622.85 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/622.85 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 622.85 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 194,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,663.98/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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