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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 630.12 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 630.12 and 176.46 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 630.12 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/630.12 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 630.12 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 111,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,190.98/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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