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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.98 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.98 and 234.76 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.98 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.98 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.98 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 146,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,955.06/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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