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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 628.82 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 628.82 and 130.63 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 628.82 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/628.82 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 628.82 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 82,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,138.96/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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