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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.18, 619.41 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.18, 619.41 and 156.86 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.18 : 619.41 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.18/619.41 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.18x = 619.41 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.18x = 97,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,160.65/413.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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