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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 629.22 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 629.22 and 176.04 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 629.22 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/629.22 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 629.22 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 110,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,767.89/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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