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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.12, 632 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.12, 632 and 319.08 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.12 : 632 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.12/632 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.12x = 632 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.12x = 201,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,658.56/422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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