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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 621.54 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 621.54 and 125.82 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 621.54 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/621.54 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 621.54 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 78,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,202.16/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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