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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 628.94 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 628.94 and 145.52 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 628.94 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/628.94 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 628.94 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 91,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,520.57/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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