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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 627.54 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 627.54 and 201.74 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 627.54 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/627.54 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 627.54 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 126,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,599.92/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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