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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.10 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.10 and 125.45 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.10 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.10 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.10 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 77,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,917.00/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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