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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 629.01 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 629.01 and 355.26 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 629.01 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/629.01 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 629.01 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 223,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,462.09/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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