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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.93, 620.93 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.93, 620.93 and 105.78 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.93 : 620.93 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.93/620.93 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.93x = 620.93 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.93x = 65,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,681.45/413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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