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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.00, 572.77 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.00, 572.77 and 267.75 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.00 : 572.77 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.00/572.77 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.00x = 572.77 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.00x = 153,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359.50/415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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