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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 624.40 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 624.40 and 127.70 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 624.40 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/624.40 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 624.40 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 79,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735.88/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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