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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 621.88 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 621.88 and 384.62 is: 576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 621.88 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/621.88 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 621.88 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 239,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,187.49/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.36

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