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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.88 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.88 and 325.95 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.88 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.88 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.88 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 204,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,003.96/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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