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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 884.45 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 884.45 and 416.93 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 884.45 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/884.45 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 884.45 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 368,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,750.36/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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