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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 627.10 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 627.10 and 199.05 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 627.10 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/627.10 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 627.10 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 124,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,824.26/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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