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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 619.60 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 619.60 and 124.56 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 619.60 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/619.60 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 619.60 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 77,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,177.38/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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