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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.01, 628.43 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.01, 628.43 and 145.05 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.01 : 628.43 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.01/628.43 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.01x = 628.43 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.01x = 91,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,153.05/419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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