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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 623.10 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 623.10 and 209.76 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 623.10 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/623.10 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 623.10 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 130,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,701.46/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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