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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.76 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.76 and 295.79 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.76 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.76 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.76 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 185,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,981.01/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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