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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 630.25 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 630.25 and 362.61 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 630.25 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/630.25 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 630.25 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 228,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,534.05/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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