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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.56 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.56 and 400.68 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.56 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.56 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.56 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 251,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,851.42/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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