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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622 and 126.24 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 78,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,521.28/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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