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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 622.98 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 622.98 and 232.58 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 622.98 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/622.98 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 622.98 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 144,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,889.57/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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