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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 628.44 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 628.44 and 130.44 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 628.44 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/628.44 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 628.44 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 81,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,973.71/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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