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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.68 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.68 and 211.45 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.68 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.68 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.68 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 132,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,297.29/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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