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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 619.21 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 619.21 and 169.06 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 619.21 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/619.21 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 619.21 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 104,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,683.64/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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