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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 627.51 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 627.51 and 220.91 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 627.51 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/627.51 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 627.51 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 138,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620.10/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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