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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 654.30 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 654.30 and 416.88 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 654.30 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/654.30 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 654.30 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 272,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,764.58/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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