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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 630.06 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 630.06 and 311.80 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 630.06 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/630.06 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 630.06 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 196,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,452.71/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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