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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 622.62 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 622.62 and 328.52 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 622.62 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/622.62 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 622.62 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 204,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543.12/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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