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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 628.80 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 628.80 and 409.32 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 628.80 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/628.80 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 628.80 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 257,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,380.42/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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