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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.36 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.36 and 125.58 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.36 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.36 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.36 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 78,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030.39/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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