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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.00, 630.59 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.00, 630.59 and 416.75 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.00 : 630.59 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.00/630.59 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.00x = 630.59 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.00x = 262,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,793.15/421.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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