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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.86 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.86 and 302.76 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.86 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.86 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.86 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 190,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,090.89/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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