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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.11, 628.27 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.11, 628.27 and 309.15 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.11 : 628.27 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.11/628.27 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.11x = 628.27 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.11x = 194,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,228.90/419.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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