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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 621.88 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 621.88 and 126.03 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 621.88 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/621.88 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 621.88 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 78,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373.24/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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