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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 622.71 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 622.71 and 308.22 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 622.71 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/622.71 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 622.71 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 191,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,931.68/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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