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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 619.97 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 619.97 and 124.82 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 619.97 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/619.97 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 619.97 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 77,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,384.66/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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