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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 626.81 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 626.81 and 410.99 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 626.81 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/626.81 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 626.81 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 257,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,610.54/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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