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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 629.03 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 629.03 and 145.47 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 629.03 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/629.03 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 629.03 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 91,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,504.99/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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