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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 619.74 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 619.74 and 153.24 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 619.74 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/619.74 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 619.74 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 94,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,968.96/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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