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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 619.48 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 619.48 and 104.83 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 619.48 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/619.48 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 619.48 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 64,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,940.09/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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