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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 619.65 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 619.65 and 139.14 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 619.65 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/619.65 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 619.65 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 86,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,218.10/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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