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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 628.25 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 628.25 and 338.91 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 628.25 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/628.25 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 628.25 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 212,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,918.51/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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