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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 629.25 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 629.25 and 203 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 629.25 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/629.25 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 629.25 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 127,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,737.75/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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