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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 629.00 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 629.00 and 145.23 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 629.00 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/629.00 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 629.00 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 91,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,348.94/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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