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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 626.88 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 626.88 and 294.90 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 626.88 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/626.88 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 626.88 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 184,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,866.91/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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