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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 628.19 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 628.19 and 332.84 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 628.19 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/628.19 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 628.19 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 209,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,087.91/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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