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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 627.30 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 627.30 and 129.64 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 627.30 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/627.30 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 627.30 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 81,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,323.17/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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