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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 623.61 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 623.61 and 127.17 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 623.61 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/623.61 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 623.61 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 79,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,304.48/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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