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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 629.06 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 629.06 and 311.64 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 629.06 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/629.06 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 629.06 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 196,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,040.26/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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