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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 619.84 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 619.84 and 169.84 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 619.84 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/619.84 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 619.84 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 105,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,273.63/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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