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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.76 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.76 and 294.95 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.76 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.76 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.76 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 183,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,978.01/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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