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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 625.14 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 625.14 and 361.44 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 625.14 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/625.14 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 625.14 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 225,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,950.60/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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