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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 574.44 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 574.44 and 346.64 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 574.44 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/574.44 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 574.44 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 199,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,123.88/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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