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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.60 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.60 and 126.56 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.60 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.60 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.60 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 78,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796.26/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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