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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 607.26 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 607.26 and 130.96 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 607.26 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/607.26 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 607.26 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 79,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528.02/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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