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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 627.45 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 627.45 and 349.65 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 627.45 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/627.45 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 627.45 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 219,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,386.58/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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