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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 622.03 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 622.03 and 126.20 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 622.03 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/622.03 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 622.03 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 78,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500.19/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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