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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 627.96 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 627.96 and 309.92 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 627.96 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/627.96 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 627.96 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 194,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,617.36/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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