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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.29, 628.75 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.29, 628.75 and 184.93 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.29 : 628.75 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.29/628.75 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.29x = 628.75 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.29x = 116,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,274.74/419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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