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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.06 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.06 and 125.58 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.06 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.06 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.06 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 78,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,746.19/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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