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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 627.76 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 627.76 and 125.99 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 627.76 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/627.76 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 627.76 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 79,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091.48/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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