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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 623.34 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 623.34 and 328.91 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 623.34 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/623.34 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 623.34 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 205,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,019.64/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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