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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 577.83 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 577.83 and 344.70 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 577.83 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/577.83 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 577.83 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 199,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,178.00/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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