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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 619.72 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 619.72 and 139.39 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 619.72 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/619.72 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 619.72 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 86,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,380.87/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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