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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.26 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.26 and 175.36 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.26 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.26 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.26 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 110,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,171.67/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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