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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 627.84 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 627.84 and 349.92 is: 523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 627.84 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/627.84 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 627.84 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 219,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,693.77/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.38

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