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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 622.71 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 622.71 and 252.94 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 622.71 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/622.71 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 622.71 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 157,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,508.27/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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