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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 627.33 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 627.33 and 201.95 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 627.33 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/627.33 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 627.33 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 126,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,690.86/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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