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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.77 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.77 and 145.27 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.77 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.77 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.77 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 91,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,341.42/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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