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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 630.45 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 630.45 and 296.91 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 630.45 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/630.45 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 630.45 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 187,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,186.91/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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