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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.43 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.43 and 154.77 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.43 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.43 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.43 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 97,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,107.34/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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