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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.74 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.74 and 384.84 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.74 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.74 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.74 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 220,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,798.10/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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