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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 627.90 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 627.90 and 126.07 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 627.90 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/627.90 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 627.90 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 79,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157.12/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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