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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 622.23 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 622.23 and 126.25 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 622.23 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/622.23 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 622.23 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 78,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,556.54/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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