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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 619.73 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 619.73 and 153.12 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 619.73 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/619.73 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 619.73 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 94,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,895.19/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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