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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 607.18 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 607.18 and 130.94 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 607.18 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/607.18 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 607.18 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 79,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,504.15/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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