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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 619.98 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 619.98 and 139.40 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 619.98 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/619.98 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 619.98 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 86,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425.21/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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