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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 630.14 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 630.14 and 176.43 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 630.14 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/630.14 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 630.14 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 111,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,175.60/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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