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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 624.59 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 624.59 and 295.03 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 624.59 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/624.59 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 624.59 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 184,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272.79/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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