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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 619.26 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 619.26 and 156.16 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 619.26 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/619.26 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 619.26 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 96,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,703.64/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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