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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.04, 630.08 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.04, 630.08 and 328.96 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.04 : 630.08 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.04/630.08 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.04x = 630.08 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.04x = 207,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,271.12/420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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