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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 635.26 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 635.26 and 276.44 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 635.26 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/635.26 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 635.26 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 175,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611.27/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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