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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.05, 619.38 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.05, 619.38 and 124.42 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.05 : 619.38 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.05/619.38 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.05x = 619.38 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.05x = 77,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.26/413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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