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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.85 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.85 and 102.62 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.85 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.85 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.85 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 64,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533.65/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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