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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 807.06 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 807.06 and 416.60 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 807.06 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/807.06 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 807.06 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 336,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,221.20/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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