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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 619.24 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 619.24 and 139.11 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 619.24 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/619.24 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 619.24 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 86,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,142.48/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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