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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.15, 605.84 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.15, 605.84 and 130.07 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.15 : 605.84 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.15/605.84 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.15x = 605.84 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.15x = 78,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803.45/404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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