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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.14, 619.94 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.14, 619.94 and 169.65 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.14 : 619.94 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.14/619.94 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.14x = 619.94 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.14x = 105,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,172.82/413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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