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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 622.61 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 622.61 and 328.62 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 622.61 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/622.61 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 622.61 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 204,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,602.10/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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