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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.46 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.46 and 295.76 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.46 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.46 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.46 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 185,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,278.68/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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