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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 620.75 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 620.75 and 125.25 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 620.75 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/620.75 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 620.75 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 77,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,749.25/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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