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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.70 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.70 and 224.20 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.70 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.70 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.70 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 140,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,954.54/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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