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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 622.61 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 622.61 and 328.73 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 622.61 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/622.61 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 622.61 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 204,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,673.24/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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