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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 715.60 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 715.60 and 415.33 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 715.60 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/715.60 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 715.60 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 297,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,210.15/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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