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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 628.65 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 628.65 and 224.39 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 628.65 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/628.65 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 628.65 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 141,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,058.51/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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