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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 629.40 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 629.40 and 328.26 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 629.40 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/629.40 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 629.40 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 206,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,606.84/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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