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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.63 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.63 and 307.60 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.63 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.63 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.63 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 192,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,751.39/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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