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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 875.83 and 414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 875.83 and 414.04 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 875.83 = 414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/875.83 = 414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 875.83 × 414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 362,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,628.65/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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