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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 628.74 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 628.74 and 130.52 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 628.74 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/628.74 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 628.74 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 82,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063.14/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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