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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 624 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 624 and 253.80 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 624 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/624 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 624 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 158,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,371.20/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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