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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 622.80 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 622.80 and 312.57 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 622.80 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/622.80 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 622.80 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 194,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,668.60/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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