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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 627.08 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 627.08 and 129.38 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 627.08 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/627.08 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 627.08 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 81,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,127.83/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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