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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.55, 626.14 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.55, 626.14 and 128.83 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.55 : 626.14 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.55/626.14 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.55x = 626.14 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.55x = 80,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,665.62/417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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