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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.91, 626.97 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.91, 626.97 and 129.34 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.91 : 626.97 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.91/626.97 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.91x = 626.97 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.91x = 81,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.30/417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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