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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 624.96 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 624.96 and 313.86 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 624.96 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/624.96 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 624.96 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 196,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,149.95/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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