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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 624.57 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 624.57 and 127.74 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 624.57 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/624.57 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 624.57 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 79,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,782.57/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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