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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 619.92 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 619.92 and 124.72 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 619.92 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/619.92 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 619.92 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 77,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,316.42/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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