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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.87 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.87 and 130.56 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.87 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.87 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.87 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 82,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,105.27/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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