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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.23, 626.95 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.23, 626.95 and 362.13 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.23 : 626.95 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.23/626.95 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.23x = 626.95 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.23x = 227,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,037.40/419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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