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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 628.61 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 628.61 and 341.64 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 628.61 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/628.61 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 628.61 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 214,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,761.53/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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