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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.15 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.15 and 125.55 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.15 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.15 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.15 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 77,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,985.38/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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