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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.24 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.24 and 125.52 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.24 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.24 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.24 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 77,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,978.04/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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