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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 605.97 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 605.97 and 130.10 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 605.97 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/605.97 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 605.97 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 78,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,836.70/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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