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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 630.62 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 630.62 and 298.84 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 630.62 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/630.62 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 630.62 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 188,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,454.48/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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