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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.27, 626.73 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.27, 626.73 and 235.09 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.27 : 626.73 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.27/626.73 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.27x = 626.73 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.27x = 147,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,337.96/418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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