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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.02 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.02 and 311.10 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.02 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.02 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.02 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 195,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,065.92/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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