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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.29 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.29 and 156.42 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.29 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.29 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.29 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 96,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.34/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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