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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 619.79 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 619.79 and 139.21 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 619.79 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/619.79 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 619.79 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 86,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.72/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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