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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.29 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.29 and 295.77 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.29 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.29 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.29 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 184,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,942.02/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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