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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 626.04 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 626.04 and 295.68 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 626.04 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/626.04 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 626.04 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 185,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,107.51/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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