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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 627.76 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 627.76 and 224.13 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 627.76 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/627.76 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 627.76 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 140,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,698.73/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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