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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 630.05 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 630.05 and 393.30 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 630.05 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/630.05 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 630.05 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 247,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,796.70/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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