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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.70 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.70 and 153.16 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.70 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.70 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.70 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 94,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,911.80/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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