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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.27, 623 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.27, 623 and 126.73 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.27 : 623 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.27/623 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.27x = 623 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.27x = 78,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,952.79/415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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