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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 626.05 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 626.05 and 235.96 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 626.05 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/626.05 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 626.05 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 147,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,723.68/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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