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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 785.99 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 785.99 and 416.67 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 785.99 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/785.99 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 785.99 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 327,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,496.37/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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