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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.13, 619.20 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.13, 619.20 and 181.97 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.13 : 619.20 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.13/619.20 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.13x = 619.20 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.13x = 112,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,675.82/413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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