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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 575.22 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 575.22 and 319.36 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 575.22 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/575.22 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 575.22 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 183,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,702.26/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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