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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 619.52 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 619.52 and 139.16 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 619.52 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/619.52 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 619.52 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 86,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,213.26/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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