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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.47, 629.19 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.47, 629.19 and 126.96 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.47 : 629.19 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.47/629.19 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.47x = 629.19 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.47x = 79,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881.96/419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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