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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 624.06 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 624.06 and 393.34 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 624.06 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/624.06 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 624.06 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 245,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,467.76/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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