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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 627.92 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 627.92 and 145.02 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 627.92 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/627.92 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 627.92 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 91,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060.23/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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