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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 576.55 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 576.55 and 335.26 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 576.55 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/576.55 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 576.55 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 193,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,294.15/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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