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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 626.22 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 626.22 and 297.06 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 626.22 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/626.22 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 626.22 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 186,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,024.91/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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