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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 628.49 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 628.49 and 264.83 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 628.49 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/628.49 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 628.49 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 166,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,440.53/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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