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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.73 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.73 and 126.62 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.73 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.73 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.73 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 79,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,611.68/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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