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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 629.01 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 629.01 and 175.67 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 629.01 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/629.01 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 629.01 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 110,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,498.19/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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