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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 626.93 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 626.93 and 235.67 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 626.93 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/626.93 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 626.93 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 147,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,744.28/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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