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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.45 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.45 and 365.68 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.45 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.45 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.45 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 229,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,450.18/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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