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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.30 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.30 and 124.32 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.30 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.30 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.30 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 76,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,991.38/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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