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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.47 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.47 and 126.44 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.47 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.47 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.47 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 78,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,705.11/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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