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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 607.22 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 607.22 and 130.91 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 607.22 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/607.22 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 607.22 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 79,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,491.17/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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