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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 627.48 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 627.48 and 346.64 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 627.48 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/627.48 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 627.48 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 217,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,509.67/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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