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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 629.24 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 629.24 and 175.88 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 629.24 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/629.24 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 629.24 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 110,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,670.73/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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