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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 619.20 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 619.20 and 104.64 is: 156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 619.20 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/619.20 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 619.20 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 64,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793.09/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.95

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