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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 627.80 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 627.80 and 202.26 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 627.80 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/627.80 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 627.80 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 126,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,978.83/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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