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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 628.17 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 628.17 and 332.82 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 628.17 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/628.17 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 628.17 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 209,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,062.73/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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