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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.97, 915.03 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.97, 915.03 and 414.44 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.97 : 915.03 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.97/915.03 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.97x = 915.03 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.97x = 379,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,220.46/662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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