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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 629.10 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 629.10 and 162.84 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 629.10 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/629.10 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 629.10 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 102,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.64/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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