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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.24 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.24 and 130.69 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.24 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.24 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.24 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 80,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,794.69/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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