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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.02 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.02 and 126.18 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.02 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.02 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.02 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 78,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,486.48/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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