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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.58 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.58 and 169.31 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.58 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.58 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.58 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 104,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,903.06/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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