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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 628.12 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 628.12 and 310.82 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 628.12 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/628.12 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 628.12 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 195,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232.26/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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