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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 619.15 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 619.15 and 138.88 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 619.15 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/619.15 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 619.15 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 85,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,984.46/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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