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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.90 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.90 and 123.52 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.90 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.90 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.90 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 77,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,064.13/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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