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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 628.79 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 628.79 and 126.77 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 628.79 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/628.79 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 628.79 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 79,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707.93/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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