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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 626.16 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 626.16 and 296.26 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 626.16 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/626.16 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 626.16 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 185,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,506.16/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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