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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 619.90 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 619.90 and 139.46 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 619.90 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/619.90 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 619.90 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 86,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451.25/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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