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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 628.89 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 628.89 and 145.34 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 628.89 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/628.89 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 628.89 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 91,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402.87/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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