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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.76 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.76 and 120.60 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.76 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.76 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.76 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 74,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,019.46/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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