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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 629.07 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 629.07 and 145.38 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 629.07 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/629.07 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 629.07 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 91,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,454.20/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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