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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 627.90 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 627.90 and 328.22 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 627.90 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/627.90 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 627.90 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 206,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,089.34/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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