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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.59 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.59 and 342.68 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.59 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.59 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.59 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 215,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,403.36/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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