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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.43 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.43 and 353.89 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.43 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.43 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.43 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 222,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,041.20/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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