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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 576.63 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 576.63 and 324.75 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 576.63 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/576.63 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 576.63 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 187,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,260.59/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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