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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.56 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.56 and 223.64 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.56 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.56 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.56 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 139,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,452.96/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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