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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 619.34 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 619.34 and 139.01 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 619.34 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/619.34 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 619.34 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 86,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094.45/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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