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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 876.88 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 876.88 and 414.75 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 876.88 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/876.88 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 876.88 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 363,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,685.98/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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