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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 619.11 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 619.11 and 251.13 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 619.11 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/619.11 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 619.11 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 155,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,477.09/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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