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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.62 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.62 and 175.64 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.62 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.62 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.62 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 110,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,410.82/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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