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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 576.84 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 576.84 and 319.53 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 576.84 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/576.84 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 576.84 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 184,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317.69/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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