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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 626.41 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 626.41 and 360.03 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 626.41 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/626.41 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 626.41 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 225,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,526.39/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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