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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.23, 628.85 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.23, 628.85 and 130.67 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.23 : 628.85 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.23/628.85 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.23x = 628.85 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.23x = 82,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,171.83/419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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