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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 629.25 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 629.25 and 175.99 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 629.25 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/629.25 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 629.25 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 110,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,741.71/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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