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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 629.11 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 629.11 and 377.52 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 629.11 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/629.11 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 629.11 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 237,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,501.61/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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