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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 624.71 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 624.71 and 344.47 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 624.71 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/624.71 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 624.71 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 215,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,192.13/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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