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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 620.69 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 620.69 and 125.19 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 620.69 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/620.69 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 620.69 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 77,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,703.56/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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