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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 627.47 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 627.47 and 202.05 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 627.47 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/627.47 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 627.47 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 126,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,779.25/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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