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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 624.64 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 624.64 and 294.90 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 624.64 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/624.64 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 624.64 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 184,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206.34/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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