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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.18, 619.78 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.18, 619.78 and 124.62 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.18 : 619.78 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.18/619.78 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.18x = 619.78 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.18x = 77,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,236.98/413.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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