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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 630.72 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 630.72 and 394.08 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 630.72 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/630.72 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 630.72 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 248,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,554.14/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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