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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 629.92 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 629.92 and 127.48 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 629.92 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/629.92 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 629.92 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 80,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302.20/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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