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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.30 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.30 and 175.43 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.30 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.30 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.30 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 110,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,218.65/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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