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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,404.97 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,404.97 and 416.64 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,404.97 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,404.97 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,404.97 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 585,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,366.70/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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