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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 626.72 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 626.72 and 309.64 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 626.72 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/626.72 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 626.72 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 194,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,057.58/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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