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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 629.84 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 629.84 and 111.80 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 629.84 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/629.84 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 629.84 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 70,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,412.40/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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