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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.25 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.25 and 149.16 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.25 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.25 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.25 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 92,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,366.58/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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