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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 575 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 575 and 376.98 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 575 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/575 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 575 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 216,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,763.50/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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