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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.30, 629.04 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.30, 629.04 and 175.70 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.30 : 629.04 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.30/629.04 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.30x = 629.04 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.30x = 110,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,522.33/419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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