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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 627.77 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 627.77 and 296.52 is: 444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 627.77 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/627.77 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 627.77 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 186,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,146.36/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.83

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