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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.83, 719.48 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.83, 719.48 and 416.58 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.83 : 719.48 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.83/719.48 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.83x = 719.48 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.83x = 299,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,718.90/480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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