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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 628.80 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 628.80 and 334 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 628.80 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/628.80 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 628.80 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 210,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,019.20/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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