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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 626.26 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 626.26 and 128.88 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 626.26 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/626.26 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 626.26 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 80,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712.39/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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