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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 572.76 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 572.76 and 341.70 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 572.76 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/572.76 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 572.76 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 195,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,712.09/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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