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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 619.55 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 619.55 and 139.01 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 619.55 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/619.55 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 619.55 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 86,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,122.95/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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