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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 630.24 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 630.24 and 176.68 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 630.24 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/630.24 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 630.24 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 111,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,350.80/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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