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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 619.16 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 619.16 and 152.73 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 619.16 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/619.16 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 619.16 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 94,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,565.92/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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