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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 626.94 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 626.94 and 201.96 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 626.94 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/626.94 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 626.94 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 126,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,616.80/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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