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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,083.78 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,083.78 and 415 is: 622.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,083.78 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,083.78 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,083.78 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 449,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,768.70/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.16

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