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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 628.13 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 628.13 and 368.90 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 628.13 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/628.13 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 628.13 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 231,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,714.94/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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