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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 624.16 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 624.16 and 307.98 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 624.16 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/624.16 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 624.16 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 192,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,228.80/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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