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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 628.62 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 628.62 and 126.59 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 628.62 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/628.62 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 628.62 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 79,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,577.01/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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