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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 627.39 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 627.39 and 316.01 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 627.39 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/627.39 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 627.39 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 198,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258.38/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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