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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.80 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.80 and 145.28 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.80 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.80 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.80 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 91,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,352.06/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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