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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 628.29 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 628.29 and 175.62 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 628.29 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/628.29 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 628.29 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 110,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340.29/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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