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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 624.82 and 399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 624.82 and 399.53 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 624.82 = 399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/624.82 = 399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 624.82 × 399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 249,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,631.21/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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