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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.05 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.05 and 123.48 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.05 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.05 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.05 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 76,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,316.81/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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