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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 619.72 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 619.72 and 139.31 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 619.72 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/619.72 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 619.72 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 86,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333.19/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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