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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.51 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.51 and 203.45 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.51 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.51 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.51 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 128,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,069.64/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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