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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 627.65 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 627.65 and 125.93 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 627.65 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/627.65 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 627.65 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 79,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039.96/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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