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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 627.77 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 627.77 and 125.94 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 627.77 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/627.77 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 627.77 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 79,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,061.67/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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