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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 614.89 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 614.89 and 121.42 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 614.89 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/614.89 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 614.89 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 74,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,659.94/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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