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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 628.47 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 628.47 and 202.41 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 628.47 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/628.47 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 628.47 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 127,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208.61/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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