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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 628.26 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 628.26 and 201.76 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 628.26 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/628.26 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 628.26 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 126,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,757.74/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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