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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 803.60 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 803.60 and 415.26 is: 621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 803.60 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/803.60 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 803.60 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 333,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,702.94/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.70

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