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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.93 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.93 and 322.07 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.93 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.93 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.93 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 186,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,451.48/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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