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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 629.06 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 629.06 and 145.47 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 629.06 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/629.06 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 629.06 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 91,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,508.63/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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