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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 607.01 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 607.01 and 130.81 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 607.01 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/607.01 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 607.01 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 79,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402.98/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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