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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.21 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.21 and 125.76 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.21 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.21 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.21 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 78,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123.37/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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