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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 621.06 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 621.06 and 391.33 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 621.06 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/621.06 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 621.06 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 243,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,039.41/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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