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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 626.64 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 626.64 and 367.20 is: 549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 626.64 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/626.64 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 626.64 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 230,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,102.21/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.43

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