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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 623.70 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 623.70 and 313.04 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 623.70 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/623.70 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 623.70 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 195,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,243.05/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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