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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 623.43 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 623.43 and 220.87 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 623.43 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/623.43 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 623.43 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 137,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,696.98/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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