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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 627.62 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 627.62 and 404.75 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 627.62 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/627.62 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 627.62 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 254,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,028.74/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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