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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 619.08 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 619.08 and 138.92 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 619.08 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/619.08 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 619.08 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 85,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998.98/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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