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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 621 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 621 and 291.96 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 621 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/621 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 621 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 181,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,307.16/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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