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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.83 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.83 and 130.65 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.83 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.83 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.83 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 82,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,156.64/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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