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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.37 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.37 and 345.13 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.37 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.37 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.37 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 216,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,179.08/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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