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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 628.96 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 628.96 and 130.64 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 628.96 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/628.96 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 628.96 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 82,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.33/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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