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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 628.05 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 628.05 and 341.27 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 628.05 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/628.05 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 628.05 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 214,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,334.48/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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