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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.85 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.85 and 130 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.85 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.85 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.85 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 81,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.85/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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