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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 627.01 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 627.01 and 367.04 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 627.01 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/627.01 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 627.01 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 230,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,138.40/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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