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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 623.38 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 623.38 and 127.03 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 623.38 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/623.38 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 623.38 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 79,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187.96/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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