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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.84 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.84 and 127.28 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.84 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.84 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.84 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 79,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402.36/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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