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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 573.48 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 573.48 and 353.97 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 573.48 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/573.48 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 573.48 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 202,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,994.72/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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