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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.52 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.52 and 169.65 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.52 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.52 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.52 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 105,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,100.72/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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