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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 628.34 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 628.34 and 345.36 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 628.34 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/628.34 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 628.34 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 217,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,001.78/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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