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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 628.83 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 628.83 and 202.96 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 628.83 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/628.83 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 628.83 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 127,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,627.34/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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