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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 607.08 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 607.08 and 130.72 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 607.08 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/607.08 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 607.08 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 79,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,355.98/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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