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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 627.21 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 627.21 and 309.15 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 627.21 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/627.21 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 627.21 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 193,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,901.97/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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