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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 619.98 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 619.98 and 120.78 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 619.98 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/619.98 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 619.98 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 74,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,882.12/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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