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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 994.16 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 994.16 and 419.37 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 994.16 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/994.16 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 994.16 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 416,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,920.88/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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