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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 580.02 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 580.02 and 358.30 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 580.02 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/580.02 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 580.02 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 207,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,821.17/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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