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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 625.56 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 625.56 and 394.32 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 625.56 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/625.56 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 625.56 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 246,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,670.82/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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