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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.94 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.94 and 267.96 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.94 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.94 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.94 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 153,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,525.00/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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