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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.26 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.26 and 141.22 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.26 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.26 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.26 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 88,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,722.88/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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