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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 627.48 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 627.48 and 235.58 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 627.48 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/627.48 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 627.48 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 147,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,818.60/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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