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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 629.17 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 629.17 and 126.95 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 629.17 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/629.17 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 629.17 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 79,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,873.13/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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