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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.47 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.47 and 169.43 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.47 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.47 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.47 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 104,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,953.70/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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