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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 627 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 627 and 144.11 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 627 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/627 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 627 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 90,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,353.84/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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