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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 622.56 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 622.56 and 392.34 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 622.56 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/622.56 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 622.56 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 244,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,255.19/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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