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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 627.54 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 627.54 and 296.88 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 627.54 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/627.54 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 627.54 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 186,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,304.08/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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