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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 619.28 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 619.28 and 371.04 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 619.28 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/619.28 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 619.28 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 229,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,775.80/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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