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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.64 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.64 and 329.94 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.64 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.64 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.64 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 189,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,926.66/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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