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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 895.64 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 895.64 and 416 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 895.64 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/895.64 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 895.64 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 372,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,586.24/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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