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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 625.80 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 625.80 and 336.40 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 625.80 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/625.80 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 625.80 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 210,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,519.12/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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