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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 619.61 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 619.61 and 139.18 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 619.61 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/619.61 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 619.61 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 86,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237.32/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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