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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 606.99 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 606.99 and 130.86 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 606.99 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/606.99 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 606.99 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 79,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430.71/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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