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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 619.89 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 619.89 and 169.76 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 619.89 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/619.89 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 619.89 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 105,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,232.53/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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