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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 627.71 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 627.71 and 175.25 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 627.71 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/627.71 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 627.71 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 110,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,002.16/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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