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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 625.74 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 625.74 and 356.76 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 625.74 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/625.74 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 625.74 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 223,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,239.00/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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