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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 572.76 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 572.76 and 332.64 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 572.76 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/572.76 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 572.76 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 190,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,522.89/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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