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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 623.43 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 623.43 and 123.05 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 623.43 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/623.43 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 623.43 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 76,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,712.25/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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