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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.34 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.34 and 354.60 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.34 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.34 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.34 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 221,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,036.36/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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