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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 613.45 and 419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 613.45 and 419.53 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 613.45 = 419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/613.45 = 419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 613.45 × 419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 257,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,360.68/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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