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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 619.54 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 619.54 and 139.00 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 619.54 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/619.54 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 619.54 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 86,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,116.91/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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