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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 623.99 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 623.99 and 339.39 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 623.99 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/623.99 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 623.99 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 211,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,775.97/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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