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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 627.60 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 627.60 and 235.39 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 627.60 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/627.60 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 627.60 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 147,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,729.59/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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