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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 626.76 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 626.76 and 344.92 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 626.76 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/626.76 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 626.76 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 216,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,182.06/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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