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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 629.61 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 629.61 and 350.48 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 629.61 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/629.61 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 629.61 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 220,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,665.71/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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