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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.73, 626.60 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.73, 626.60 and 235.30 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.73 : 626.60 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.73/626.60 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.73x = 626.60 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.73x = 147,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,438.98/417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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