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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 622.65 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 622.65 and 312.30 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 622.65 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/622.65 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 622.65 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 194,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,453.60/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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