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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 714.07 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 714.07 and 129.35 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 714.07 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/714.07 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 714.07 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 92,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,366.42/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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