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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.45 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.45 and 127.00 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.45 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.45 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.45 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 79,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178.53/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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