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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.15, 629.03 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.15, 629.03 and 236.35 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.15 : 629.03 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.15/629.03 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.15x = 629.03 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.15x = 148,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,670.06/419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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