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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 629.37 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 629.37 and 380.97 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 629.37 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/629.37 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 629.37 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 239,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,771.09/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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