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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 623.93 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 623.93 and 123.48 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 623.93 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/623.93 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 623.93 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 77,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,042.26/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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