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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 626.94 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 626.94 and 129.39 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 626.94 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/626.94 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 626.94 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 81,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119.77/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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