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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.23, 628.90 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.23, 628.90 and 175.93 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.23 : 628.90 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.23/628.90 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.23x = 628.90 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.23x = 110,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,642.38/419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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