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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.53 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.53 and 126.42 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.53 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.53 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.53 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 78,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,700.24/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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