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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.18 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.18 and 175.43 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.18 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.18 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.18 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 110,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,203.24/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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