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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.41 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.41 and 126.39 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.41 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.41 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.41 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 78,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666.40/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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