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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.34 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.34 and 296.07 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.34 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.34 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.34 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 185,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,439.25/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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