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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 627.28 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 627.28 and 296.69 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 627.28 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/627.28 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 627.28 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 186,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,103.83/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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