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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 635.58 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 635.58 and 416.88 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 635.58 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/635.58 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 635.58 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 264,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,960.59/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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