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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 621.76 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 621.76 and 125.88 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 621.76 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/621.76 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 621.76 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 78,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,267.15/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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