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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 625.68 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 625.68 and 264.08 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 625.68 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/625.68 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 625.68 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 165,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,226.45/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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