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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 875.97 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 875.97 and 414.09 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 875.97 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/875.97 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 875.97 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 362,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,730.42/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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