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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 627.47 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 627.47 and 212.77 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 627.47 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/627.47 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 627.47 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 133,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,506.79/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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