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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 628.83 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 628.83 and 346.86 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 628.83 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/628.83 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 628.83 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 218,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,115.97/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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