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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 619.14 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 619.14 and 169.24 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 619.14 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/619.14 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 619.14 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 104,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,783.25/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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