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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 627.85 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 627.85 and 297.07 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 627.85 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/627.85 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 627.85 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 186,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,515.40/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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