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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 574.37 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 574.37 and 346.91 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 574.37 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/574.37 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 574.37 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 199,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,252.69/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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