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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 607.05 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 607.05 and 130.82 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 607.05 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/607.05 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 607.05 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 79,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415.80/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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