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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 628.80 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 628.80 and 130.64 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 628.80 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/628.80 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 628.80 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 82,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146.43/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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