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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 625.48 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 625.48 and 128.44 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.48 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.48 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.48 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 80,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,336.65/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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