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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.04 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.04 and 126.79 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.04 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.04 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.04 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 78,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,995.24/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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