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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 626.94 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 626.94 and 201.66 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 626.94 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/626.94 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 626.94 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 126,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,428.72/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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