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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 683.01 and 419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 683.01 and 419.82 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 683.01 = 419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/683.01 = 419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 683.01 × 419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 286,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,741.26/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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