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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 624.38 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 624.38 and 127.71 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 624.38 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/624.38 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 624.38 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 79,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738.93/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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