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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 626.72 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 626.72 and 235.67 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 626.72 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/626.72 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 626.72 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 147,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,694.79/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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