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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 628.00 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 628.00 and 144.75 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 628.00 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/628.00 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 628.00 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 90,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,902.64/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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