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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.80 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.80 and 332.80 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.80 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.80 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.80 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 209,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,264.64/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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