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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 628.47 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 628.47 and 236.28 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 628.47 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/628.47 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 628.47 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 148,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494.89/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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