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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.85 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.85 and 111.81 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.85 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.85 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.85 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 70,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423.53/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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