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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 630.36 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 630.36 and 237.69 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 630.36 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/630.36 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 630.36 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 149,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,830.27/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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