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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 619.41 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 619.41 and 156.45 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 619.41 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/619.41 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 619.41 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 96,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.69/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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