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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.06, 619.74 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.06, 619.74 and 181.89 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.06 : 619.74 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.06/619.74 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.06x = 619.74 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.06x = 112,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724.51/413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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