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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 619.56 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 619.56 and 131.56 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 619.56 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/619.56 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 619.56 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 81,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508.66/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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