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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 627.80 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 627.80 and 126.04 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 627.80 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/627.80 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 627.80 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 79,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,130.25/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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