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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.98 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.98 and 363.24 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.98 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.98 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.98 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 228,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,833.94/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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