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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 628.58 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 628.58 and 175.58 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 628.58 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/628.58 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 628.58 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 110,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,366.08/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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