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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.02, 605.98 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.02, 605.98 and 130.11 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.02 : 605.98 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.02/605.98 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.02x = 605.98 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.02x = 78,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,841.95/404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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