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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 619.07 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 619.07 and 124.15 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 619.07 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/619.07 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 619.07 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 76,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,855.37/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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