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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 629.06 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 629.06 and 224.28 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 629.06 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/629.06 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 629.06 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 141,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,084.46/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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