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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.21 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.21 and 130.92 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.21 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.21 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.21 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 79,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.93/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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