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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 627.64 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 627.64 and 235.84 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 627.64 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/627.64 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 627.64 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 148,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022.62/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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