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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 649.36 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 649.36 and 415.92 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 649.36 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/649.36 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 649.36 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 270,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,081.81/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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