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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 620.00 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 620.00 and 169.80 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 620.00 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/620.00 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 620.00 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 105,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,273.46/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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