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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.02 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.02 and 366.93 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.02 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.02 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.02 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 230,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,070.61/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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