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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.77 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.77 and 175.56 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.77 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.77 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.77 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 110,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,386.86/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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