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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 629.12 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 629.12 and 175.95 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 629.12 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/629.12 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 629.12 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 110,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,693.66/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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