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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 628.68 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 628.68 and 145.15 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 628.68 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/628.68 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 628.68 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 91,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,251.87/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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