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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 623.75 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 623.75 and 308.30 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 623.75 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/623.75 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 623.75 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 192,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,297.46/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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