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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 663.04 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 663.04 and 419.34 is: 629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 663.04 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/663.04 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 663.04 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 278,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,039.19/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.02

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