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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.72 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.72 and 125.85 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.72 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.72 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.72 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 78,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,243.46/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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