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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 629.94 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 629.94 and 146.02 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 629.94 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/629.94 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 629.94 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 91,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,983.84/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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