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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 622.41 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 622.41 and 126.38 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 622.41 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/622.41 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 622.41 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 78,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657.06/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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