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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.21 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.21 and 302.96 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.21 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.21 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.21 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 190,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,319.21/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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