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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.91 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.91 and 127.44 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.91 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.91 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.91 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 80,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,275.73/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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