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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 622.98 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 622.98 and 253.27 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 622.98 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/622.98 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 622.98 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 157,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,782.14/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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