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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.68 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.68 and 126.63 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.68 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.68 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.68 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 79,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609.71/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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