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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 628.72 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 628.72 and 175.61 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 628.72 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/628.72 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 628.72 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 110,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,409.52/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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