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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 619.02 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 619.02 and 138.92 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 619.02 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/619.02 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 619.02 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 85,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,991.16/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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