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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.38 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.38 and 313.55 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.38 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.38 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.38 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 195,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,772.89/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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