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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 619.98 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 619.98 and 169.84 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 619.98 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/619.98 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 619.98 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 105,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,297.40/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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