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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 792.72 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 792.72 and 419.04 is: 627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 792.72 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/792.72 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 792.72 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 332,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,181.39/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.70

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