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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 606.88 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 606.88 and 130.69 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 606.88 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/606.88 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 606.88 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 79,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,313.15/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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