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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 662.58 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 662.58 and 415.75 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 662.58 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/662.58 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 662.58 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 275,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,465.98/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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