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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 604.77 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 604.77 and 129.29 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 604.77 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/604.77 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 604.77 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 78,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192.23/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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