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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 623.76 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 623.76 and 370.43 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 623.76 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/623.76 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 623.76 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 231,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,056.30/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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