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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 627.66 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 627.66 and 226.80 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 627.66 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/627.66 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 627.66 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 142,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353.29/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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