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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 625.27 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 625.27 and 124.34 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 625.27 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/625.27 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 625.27 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 77,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,746.07/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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