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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 572.64 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 572.64 and 332.16 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 572.64 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/572.64 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 572.64 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 190,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,208.10/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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