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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 621.96 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 621.96 and 126.26 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 621.96 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/621.96 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 621.96 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 78,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,528.67/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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