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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 630.80 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 630.80 and 363.30 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 630.80 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/630.80 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 630.80 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 229,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,169.64/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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