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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.61 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.61 and 145.10 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.61 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.61 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.61 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 91,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210.59/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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