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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 623.79 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 623.79 and 230.74 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 623.79 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/623.79 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 623.79 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 143,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931.75/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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