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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 635.58 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 635.58 and 416.76 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 635.58 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/635.58 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 635.58 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 264,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,884.32/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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