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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 622.08 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 622.08 and 414.72 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 622.08 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/622.08 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 622.08 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 257,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,989.02/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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