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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.76 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.76 and 125.95 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.76 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.76 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.76 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 78,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,310.67/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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