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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 801.81 and 419.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 801.81 and 419.61 is: 628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 801.81 = 419.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/801.81 = 419.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 801.81 × 419.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 336,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,447.49/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.46

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