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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 622.99 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 622.99 and 262.24 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 622.99 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/622.99 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 622.99 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 163,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,371.67/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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