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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 628.61 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 628.61 and 130.53 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 628.61 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/628.61 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 628.61 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 82,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,052.46/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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