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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 624.19 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 624.19 and 254.09 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 624.19 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/624.19 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 624.19 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 158,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,600.44/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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