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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 627.91 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 627.91 and 130.05 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 627.91 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/627.91 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 627.91 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 81,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,661.27/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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