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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 627.37 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 627.37 and 316.00 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 627.37 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/627.37 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 627.37 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 198,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,245.78/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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