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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623 and 328.74 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 204,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,805.02/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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