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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.97, 623.95 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.97, 623.95 and 127.41 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.97 : 623.95 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.97/623.95 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.97x = 623.95 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.97x = 79,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.53/415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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