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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 628.18 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 628.18 and 346.32 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 628.18 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/628.18 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 628.18 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 217,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,551.30/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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