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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 622.87 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 622.87 and 338.43 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 622.87 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/622.87 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 622.87 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 210,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,796.20/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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