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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.26 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.26 and 201.56 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.26 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.26 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.26 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 126,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,430.53/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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