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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.14 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.14 and 120.92 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.14 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.14 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.14 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 74,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,984.38/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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