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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.77 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.77 and 145.25 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.77 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.77 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.77 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 91,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,326.24/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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