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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 622.79 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 622.79 and 126.57 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 622.79 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/622.79 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 622.79 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 78,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823.42/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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