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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 647.60 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 647.60 and 419.99 is: 631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 647.60 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/647.60 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 647.60 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 271,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,980.19/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.16

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