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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.55 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.55 and 334.41 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.55 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.55 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.55 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 192,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,469.68/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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