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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 920.72 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 920.72 and 419.28 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 920.72 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/920.72 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 920.72 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 386,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,040.63/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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