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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 627.90 and 297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 627.90 and 297.10 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 627.90 = 297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/627.90 = 297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 627.90 × 297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 186,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,548.76/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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