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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.64 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.64 and 145.19 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.64 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.64 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.64 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 91,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,271.27/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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