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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 626.70 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 626.70 and 201.54 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 626.70 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/626.70 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 626.70 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 126,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,305.12/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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