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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 625.23 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 625.23 and 325.94 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 625.23 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/625.23 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 625.23 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 203,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,784.34/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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