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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.47 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.47 and 126.44 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.47 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.47 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.47 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 79,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,463.67/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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