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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.27, 807.13 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.27, 807.13 and 416.23 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.27 : 807.13 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.27/807.13 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.27x = 807.13 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.27x = 335,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,951.72/538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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