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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 619.42 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 619.42 and 169.46 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 619.42 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/619.42 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 619.42 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 104,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,966.91/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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