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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.84 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.84 and 127.34 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.84 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.84 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.84 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 79,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.79/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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