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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 622.53 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 622.53 and 255.03 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 622.53 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/622.53 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 622.53 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 158,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,763.83/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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