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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 619.74 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 619.74 and 169.62 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 619.74 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/619.74 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 619.74 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 105,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,120.30/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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