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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 623.90 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 623.90 and 370.18 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 623.90 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/623.90 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 623.90 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 230,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,955.30/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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