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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 628.97 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 628.97 and 323.46 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 628.97 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/628.97 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 628.97 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 203,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,445.02/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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