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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 620.62 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 620.62 and 125.18 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 620.62 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/620.62 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 620.62 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 77,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,689.21/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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