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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 623.88 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 623.88 and 361.62 is: 543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 623.88 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/623.88 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 623.88 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 225,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,607.49/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.53

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