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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 630.78 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 630.78 and 346.60 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 630.78 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/630.78 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 630.78 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 218,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,628.35/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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