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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.30 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.30 and 126.96 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.30 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.30 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.30 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 79,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134.17/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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