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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.75, 607.14 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.75, 607.14 and 130.77 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.75 : 607.14 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.75/607.14 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.75x = 607.14 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.75x = 79,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,395.70/404.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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