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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.80 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.80 and 145.45 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.80 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.80 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.80 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 91,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458.96/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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