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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 627.01 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 627.01 and 223.63 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 627.01 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/627.01 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 627.01 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 140,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,216.12/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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