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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.11 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.11 and 130.08 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.11 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.11 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.11 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 81,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,704.55/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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