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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 607.09 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 607.09 and 130.83 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 607.09 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/607.09 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 607.09 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 79,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425.58/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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