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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 630.94 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 630.94 and 265.92 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 630.94 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/630.94 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 630.94 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 167,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,775.75/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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