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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 619.78 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 619.78 and 124.70 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 619.78 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/619.78 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 619.78 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 77,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,286.57/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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