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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.44 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.44 and 306.80 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.44 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.44 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.44 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 191,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,271.39/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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