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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.11 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.11 and 270.75 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.11 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.11 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.11 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 169,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,248.53/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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