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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 620.87 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 620.87 and 125.34 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 620.87 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/620.87 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 620.87 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 77,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,819.22/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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