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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.73, 625.90 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.73, 625.90 and 295.75 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.73 : 625.90 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.73/625.90 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.73x = 625.90 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.73x = 185,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,109.93/417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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