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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 627.62 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 627.62 and 376.52 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 627.62 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/627.62 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 627.62 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 236,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306.46/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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