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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 604.67 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 604.67 and 129.12 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 604.67 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/604.67 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 604.67 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 78,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074.34/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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