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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.62 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.62 and 122.45 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.62 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.62 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.62 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 75,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502.04/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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