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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 616.74 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 616.74 and 122.55 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 616.74 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/616.74 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 616.74 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 75,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581.49/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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