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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 605.90 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 605.90 and 130.02 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 605.90 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/605.90 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 605.90 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 78,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,779.12/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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