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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 628.06 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 628.06 and 296.64 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 628.06 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/628.06 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 628.06 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 186,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,307.72/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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