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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 625.69 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 625.69 and 295.77 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 625.69 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/625.69 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 625.69 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 185,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,060.33/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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