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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.31 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.31 and 110.72 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.31 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.31 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.31 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 69,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562.79/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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