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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 619.59 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 619.59 and 156.99 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 619.59 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/619.59 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 619.59 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 97,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,266.34/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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