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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 626.01 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 626.01 and 315.09 is: 471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 626.01 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/626.01 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 626.01 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 197,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,247.73/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.76

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