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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.74 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.74 and 175.53 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.74 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.74 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.74 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 110,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,362.73/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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