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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 623.72 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 623.72 and 358.94 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 623.72 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/623.72 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 623.72 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 223,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,873.14/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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