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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 627.05 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 627.05 and 125.53 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 627.05 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/627.05 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 627.05 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 78,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,710.45/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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