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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.18 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.18 and 156.44 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.18 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.18 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.18 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 96,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,864.52/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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