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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.15, 628.74 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.15, 628.74 and 141.39 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.15 : 628.74 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.15/628.74 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.15x = 628.74 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.15x = 88,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,897.55/419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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