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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.53 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.53 and 127.20 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.53 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.53 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.53 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 79,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,313.02/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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