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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 623.96 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 623.96 and 127.43 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 623.96 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/623.96 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 623.96 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 79,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,507.47/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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