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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.12 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.12 and 265.06 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.12 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.12 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.12 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 166,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,489.49/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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