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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.31, 621.48 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.31, 621.48 and 125.75 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.31 : 621.48 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.31/621.48 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.31x = 621.48 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.31x = 78,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,151.11/414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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