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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 579.04 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 579.04 and 337.52 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 579.04 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/579.04 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 579.04 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 195,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,437.58/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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