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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.68 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.68 and 125.91 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.68 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.68 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.68 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 78,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275.10/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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