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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 628.83 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 628.83 and 354.66 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 628.83 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/628.83 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 628.83 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 223,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,020.85/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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