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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 626.92 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 626.92 and 263.85 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 626.92 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/626.92 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 626.92 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 165,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,412.84/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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