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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 625.59 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 625.59 and 363.92 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 625.59 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/625.59 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 625.59 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 227,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,661.58/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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