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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 628.43 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 628.43 and 126.48 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 628.43 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/628.43 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 628.43 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 79,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.19/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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