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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.08 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.08 and 175.86 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.08 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.08 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.08 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 110,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,454.15/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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