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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 627.11 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 627.11 and 331.61 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 627.11 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/627.11 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 627.11 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 207,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,954.29/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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