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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 624.02 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 624.02 and 405.09 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 624.02 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/624.02 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 624.02 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 252,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,782.24/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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