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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.52, 626.28 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.52, 626.28 and 295.84 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.52 : 626.28 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.52/626.28 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.52x = 626.28 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.52x = 185,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,278.68/417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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