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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.26 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.26 and 343.92 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.26 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.26 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.26 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 215,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,039.42/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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