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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.45 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.45 and 139.08 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.45 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.45 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.45 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 86,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155.08/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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