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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 628.32 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 628.32 and 175.41 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 628.32 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/628.32 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 628.32 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 110,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,213.61/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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