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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.84 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.84 and 128.63 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.84 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.84 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.84 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 80,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,498.35/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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