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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 619.97 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 619.97 and 169.68 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 619.97 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/619.97 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 619.97 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 105,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,196.51/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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